Abstract
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021.
Highlights
There is little evidence on the prevalence of elder abuse in Australia, with estimates ranging from 2-10% of the population over the age of 65 experiencing abuse based on international indications, with the prevalence of neglect possibly higher
The 2017 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) funding of Melbourne Health’s Integrated Model of Care (IMoC) for Responding to Elder Abuse has driven the integration of specialised staff to educate and consult with clinicians, provided therapeutic pathways for older people, their families and carers, strengthen referral pathways, update policies and identify resources to ensure these patients are recognized and supported
Outcomes of the DHHS IMoC funding to Melbourne Health have led to 350 staff in the area trained to support the conversations regarding suspected elder abuse
Summary
There is little evidence on the prevalence of elder abuse in Australia, with estimates ranging from 2-10% of the population over the age of 65 experiencing abuse based on international indications, with the prevalence of neglect possibly higher. Clinicians can be unsure of who to refer to or available supports It is largely under-reported due to a lack of understanding by service providers of the factors and nature of elder abuse and many older people do not recognise their experience as family violence, or are reluctant to report for fear of losing family relationships. Method: The 2017 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) funding of Melbourne Health’s Integrated Model of Care (IMoC) for Responding to Elder Abuse has driven the integration of specialised staff to educate and consult with clinicians, provided therapeutic pathways for older people, their families and carers, strengthen referral pathways, update policies and identify resources to ensure these patients are recognized and supported. Current funding will continue until June 2021 Access to these services are available to all Melbourne Health patients and clients in the community catchment area who are 65 years of age or over
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